Savannah Guthrie

More than 3.5 million people cram Manhattan streets for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — why not be one of them? We're fortunate to live close enough to New York that we can see the parade on a day trip. And you could still get home for a late afternoon Thanksgiving dinner. The parade, included in several "things to do before you die" lists, is, of course, televised. But in case you want an adventure to see it in person on its 88th year, we've provided tips to make the trip go smoothly. Getting there The parade starts at 9 a.m., but people start lining up along the parade route by 6:30 a.m. If you want to get a prime spot, you need to get there...

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